animation
Pronunciation:
/æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun
Definitions
The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
(in the sense of a cartoon) The technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to move in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) so produced
The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
Example: He recited the story with great animation.
The condition of being animate or alive.